International Adoption

Catholic Charities has been licensed to place children in adoptive homes since 1943. Families looking to adopt internationally work with Catholic Charities to complete their adoption home study. Then, they will work with Holt International Family Services in Eugene, Oregon who facilitates the placement of a child or children in their home.

Home Study Process (3 to 4 month process)

• Attend an Adoption Informational Meeting with a Catholic Charities Adoption Worker
• Complete and submit a Catholic Charities Application for Adoption
• Work with Adoption worker on the initial processing of application
• Send a letter to your priest of pastor for a reference
• Complete the Adam Walsh Background Study
• Attend meetings with your adoption worker
• Reference interviews will be conducted by your adoption worker
• Visit is made to your home by an Adoption worker
• Discuss adoption with your children, if applicable
• Attend Catholic Charities' Parents in Process Adoption educational modules
• Secure home study approval
• Your home study is submitted to USCIS and Holt International by Catholic Charities

During the adoption home study your adoption worker will gather the information pertaining to your:

• Personal history including family, school, career, dating, and interests
• Marriage relationship
• Support systems
• Ideas on parenting
• Attitudes and beliefs regarding adoption
• Cultural awareness and diversity
• Religious affiliation and spiritual beliefs
• Finance situation
• Health history
• Family strengths and needs

Designated Adoption Fees

Application: $300
Adam Walsh Background Study: $70 per person

Home Study: $2,950

Annual Update of Home Study: $400

Post Placement Services: $300 per visit
Other fees apply depending on services requested at a rate of $130 an hour.

Catholic Charities has licensed professionals to complete adoption home studies in Worthington, Mankato, Rochester, and Winona, Minnesota.